Katz Ruby Stock Seed

Long stems with 1 1/2–2″, wine-red colored blooms. Early blooming one-cut series. Good uniformity in bloom time and stem length. 55–60% double-flowering without selection; some selection possible. NOTE: This variety produces one flowering stem per plant. Pinching is not advisable as it will terminate flowering.

• Edible Flowers: The peppery, clove-like flavor of the flowers lends itself well to use as a garnish on salads, desserts, and drinks.

Specs:

• Plant Height: 24–32″
• Packet: 25 seeds

DAYS TO GERMINATION:7-14 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)

SOWING:Transplant (recommended) – Sow ¼” deep into 128-cell plug flats 5-6 weeks before transplanting out into the field or protected structure.. Do not pinch plants. Succession-plant every two weeks for multiple harvests. Stock is a cool-weather crop.. Stock is a member of the brassica plant family and is susceptible to flea beetle predation. To prevent flea beetle damage, cover plants with row cover at the time of transplanting. SELECTION:Selection for double-flowering plants is a difficult and time-consuming process. For most situations, we recommend finding a use for the single-flowering plants rather than conducting selection. Chilling seedlings causes visual differences that allow you to select for double-flowered plants by observing color, size, and shape of the cotyledon. While in the cotyledon stage, expose the seedlings to temperatures of 40-45°F (4-7°C) for 3-4 days. Select lighter green seedlings with an oval shape; these will produce double flowers. Discard very small seedlings, ones that are darker green in color, and those with rounder shaped cotyledons; these will produce single flowers..
LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:Varies.

PLANT SPACING:6″ Trellis, such as Hortonova, used as horizontal support, is necessary when the temperatures are consistently above 60°F (16°C) or where it rains frequently.

HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.